Content Editing Tips

Drupal Basics web editing manual

Help Notes

Home Page

Masthead Image

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  • Click the 'Edit' tab that appears beneath the image; removed and/or edit the Banner image field with a new photo. Large photo needed (> 1200px wide).

Main Page Text

  • While viewing the homepage (not in Edit mode) - click the Layout tab that appears beneath the banner image.
  • Scroll down; hover over the homepage text or title and click the pencil icon that appears. Click 'Configure'. 
  • Save your change; scroll up and also save the layout.

Announcements

1. Announcements use the 'Events' content type. To add new announcement, go to Content > Add Content > Event.

2. To edit existing announcement click on the announcement title; on the subsequent page click the Edit (orange gear) tab at the top of the page.

Creating/Editing Accordions (collapsible text)

To create collapsible text :

  • Add or edit a page using either 'Edit' or 'Layout'.
  • In the body field, place your cursor where you want your accordion.
  • in the Body field icon menu, click the Accordion icon (2 icons left of the Styles item (far right))
  • It provides the first two accordions as a template; simply modify the title and text to save.
  • To add a new accordion item, right click on one of the accordions and click 'Add accordion tab after'.

Leaders/Peer Advisers/Staff Pages

  • To add new orientation leaders, peer advisers, or staff members. click on Content  > Add Content > Person.
  • Make sure to choose the corresponding Leadership Type in the field provided. Once saved, it will automatically appear on the page based on your selection.